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Alumni Relations Manager - Communications and External Affairs - Revised and Reopened

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the Vice President for Communications and External Affairs of LaGuardia Community College, the Alumni Relations Manager will serve as a member of the External Affairs Department and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

+ Manages the College's alumni relations programming and promotes an active and engaged alumni base that includes alumni from the College's associate degree programs and the college's Adult Continuing Education Division.

+ Develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive alumni relations program

+ Organizes and manages alumni events, including reunions, networking events, professional development workshops, and more.

+ Participates in developing strategy; oversees programmatic and administrative activities to increase alumni engagement.

+ Develops and implements annual and multi-year plans for alumni engagement, aligning with the institution's overall goals.

+ Prepares reports and presentations evaluating outcomes of department events and activities.

+ Creates and distributes alumni communications, such as newsletters, social media content, and email campaigns, to keep alumni informed and engaged.

+ Identifies, recruits, and manages alumni volunteers to serve on boards, committees, and other initiatives.

+ Maintains accurate and up-to-date alumni records using database systems.

+ Manages verifications of alumni and membership registrations of LaGuardia alumni.

+ Works collaboratively with other areas of the College to promote and improve alumni participation.

+ May supervise part-time staff on a project basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred:

+ Experience in developing career development and alumni networking programs.

+ Managerial experience in programs in higher education

+ Experience in database management, including: Raiser's Edge, Almabase, Simplicity, and other database systems.

+ Experience cultivating alumni engagement on social media platforms, including but not limited to Linkedln, Facebook, and Instagram.

+ Familiarity with LaGuardia Community College and City University of New York systems.

+ Strong skills in multi-tasking and organizing events and engagement opportunities for small and large groups.

+ Communicational, analytical, and negotiation skills

+ Must collaborate with other departments in the Communications and External Affairs Division to promote alumni relations programming and engagement opportunities.

+ Bilingual skills in Spanish

+ Availability to work evening and weekend hours when required

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages College's alumni relations activities and promotes an active and engaged alumni base.

- Implements and monitors comprehensive alumni relations program; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures

- Participates in developing strategy; oversees programmatic and administrative support to increase involvement among alumni

- Develops and manages an annual schedule of reunion events and other alumni activities; oversees alumni communications

- Works collaboratively with other areas of the College to promote and improve alumni participation

- Prepares reports and presentations evaluating outcomes of department events and activities

- Cultivates and maintains relationships with alumni donors and volunteers

- Supervises office operations; administers department and/or events budget(s)

- May manage professional and/or clerical staff

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Alumni Relations Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$90,838 - $94,909 (Revised)

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

_CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement._

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

January 6th, 2026 (Revised)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30472

Location

LaGuardia Community College